7 Ways to Actually Stick to Your Workout

So you’re motivated to start with your workout routine. That’s great- you took the first step, but what next? A lot of people who start with a workout routine barely stick to it till the end, and there are several reasons why that could happen.

Workout ball and bands

To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, here’s a little help. Keep reading to discover 7 ways to actually stick to your workout.

1. Get Some Competition

There’s no better way than some healthy competition to keep you going on your workout routine- having a buddy that has similar fitness goals as you do can really help, and it can not just keep you motivated, but also more likely to stick to your workout in the long run.

People working out together

2. Share it

It doesn’t matter if you have a hundred followers or thousands, sharing your workout progress on social media is another way to keep yourself accountable and ready to go with your routine. You may be surprised at how many other people you encourage along the way, and in general, it is a really effective way to actually stick to the plan.

Woman looking at her cellphone.

3. Make a Video Diary

Making a video diary to record your progress everyday is also a good way to get yourself to stick to your workout routine. Record your achievements, and look back at older videos to see how far you have come and how much progress you have made- it will encourage you to put in even more effort.

4. Reward Yourself

Everyone loves rewards, and if you’ve managed to stick to your workout routine for a longer period of time than you had expected, don’t hesitate to reward yourself for it. It’ll help push you forward and will encourage you to keep going.

7 Ways to Actually Stick to Your Workout

5. Take Baby Steps

Keep record of your progress and appreciate the steps you take towards sticking to your workout routine- no matter how small it is. Prioritize and make sure your workout sessions play a key role in your day’s activities. Every small step that you take towards your workout goals counts and makes a huge difference.

Woman doing yoga.

6. Mix it Up

A good way to get you to be more motivated towards achieving your fitness goals is to mix things up and keep it interesting. After all, who can stick to the same old boring gym class everyday? Try to include a little swimming, hiking, brisk walking, yoga and other forms of exercise into your routine.

7. Buy Workout Clothes

Sometimes, a change of wardrobe can really work wonders and get you ready to workout with passion and energy. If your workout clothes make you feel crappy and just dull, go out and get some new ones. You may not want to spend a lot on gym shorts or tights, but consider it an investment to keep you going on your fitness goals.

Lyne is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), Certified Professional Wedding Consultant, and an Event Planner. It has always been her dream to create a website dedicated just for Moms since her children were young. Thus, after 10 years, she finally accomplished it, and the Ottawa Mommy Club was born in May 2011. She loves all things Disney and is an avid chocoholic. She was also the Queen B of the BConnected Conference, Canada's Digital Influencer and social media Conference in Ottawa and Toronto.
She coordinated the Annual Infant Information Day/Early Years Expo for the City of Ottawa for 8 years. She was also the co-chair of the Navan for Kraft Hockeyville 2009-2011 committee that organized five community events within 6 months, and helped Navan reach the top 10 finalists in Canada. In April 2011, she received the City of Ottawa Mayor's City Builder Award.

Great tips! I like the idea of making a video diary. It can be hard to notice non-scale victories day to day but video or photo comparisons would really help me see the progress – even the tiny ones – made along the way.

I have done a couple of these, like buying new workout clothes.. I wear them to lounge around at home, lol! I think I need to commit with a friend or something.. It is so hard to get the motivation for me! Thank you for the tips 🙂